One of the benefits of having a NATO assignment is the possibility of establishing friendships from all over the world. Since Chief is the only American in his office, his work friends come from every corner of globe Europe.
Just days into his assignment here in Naples, Chief became fast friends with one of his Hungarian colleagues. Originally bonded over their deep, doting love of their adorable daughters, they quickly found other areas of common interest.
Upon inviting them to our house for an "American" dinner we realized the great potential of our friendship. The landscape of their family looked much like ours, and we found common ground in the aspects of life that bind all cultures: food, family, friendship, faith, LOVE!
AC played hard with her new friend Lina. The most surprising aspect of this new international friendship was their ability to communicate despite the fact that one spoke English and the other spoke Hungarian. Each set of parents found great joy in watching these two sweet natured girls play together, forging their friendship. Both completely unaware that the other is from a different dot on the globe, speaks a foreign language, has different customs, beliefs, and traditions.
If only we could all see others with their eyes.
Aw little AC, can't wait to see her. Oh yeah I guess it'll be nice to you and the Chief too :)
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